Online Reporter

Top Online Media house in the British Virgin Islands requires an experienced and aggressive candidate for the position of ONLINE REPORTER

Main duties include:
• News reporting on crime, court, politics, social events, press conferences
• Photography
• Editing (when necessary)

Requirements:
• Must be 21 and over
• Have valid driver’s license

Qualifications
• Certificate, diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related field – English, Journalism, Communications, etc.
• And/or at least five years news reporting preferably for a daily newspaper, broadcast, or news agency

Abilities/traits/goals
• Most importantly, candidate must be able to conceptualise and develop original story ideas
• Must be aggressive in endeavouring to be the first with the news
• Loves to be the exclusive and always on top
• Very charismatic
• Must be able to form strategic relationships to build a network of reliable sources for news
• Willing to hit the ground running in unfamiliar territory
• Adapts well to different situations, people, and culture
• Loves journalism and sees it as a lifetime career
•. Able to work odd hours when required
• Must be able to monitor local, regional, and international media for stories relevant to the BVI

Remuneration
• Competitive package on offer including vehicle in a low-tax country

Single person preferred.

E-mail resume and cover letter to: julia@bvinews.com